Time to Trade in my Size 18 Body - Murrieta, CA

Appx 14 weeks po

Well it's been awhile since I've been on this awesome site. I have to say I am still happy I had a TT, lipo and BA but I've surprised myself by not taking as good of care of myself as I should be. I've gained between 4-6 lbs from the surgery date which really equals 14 lbs because I did lose weight during my recovery. My stomach muscles ache so I'm afraid to excercise. My insicion area is sometimes tender too which takes me by surprise and I am still numb in my stomach area. I am wearing size 14 and 16's and really wishing to be forever out of the womans department. Food just has this powerful effect on me. I thought I would check the progress of my surgery buddies. I'm looking to be inspired and re-motivated to win the battle of the bulge!

Vacation update!

We made it to Kentucky late last night. I was so thrilled when I was able to buckle myself into the airplane with room to spare on the seat belt! I love to travel and fly approximately 4+ times a year. My biggest worry was always quit insane...not what to bring, would i have a good time, etc. I was so afraid that I would have to ask for a seat belt extender! Thankfully I have put that fear behind me! I will never go back to that! Anyway, my friends think I look great and keep asking me how many inches I've lost!

We went bourbon tasting today, heading to an amazing dinner tonight and have lots of Kentucky Derby events planned for the week. I'm so happy I have my new body for this vacation! : )

*** 8 Weeks PO ***

Has it really been two months since surgery? Crazy! I've just uploaded some more pics and I wish I had better results on the outside to show. But I have to say 90% of the time I feel absolutely amazing on the inside. On the inside I no longer FEEL like an obese person. I feel like a 41 year old woman living a healthy normal lifestyle. Does that make sense? I am taking vitamins and supplements, walking, eating stuff I never would have dreamed I would eat and overall just trying to think of my health first! I do have to confess that my eating habits have not been good lately. I beat myself up when I make a bad food choice. How can I have gone through all this and even think about eating candy or greasy hamburger or any of the other tempting things all around me...I am not on a "diet" right now. I think my head is set to two speeds - extreme dieting or eating whatever I want. Being fat is very mental for me. I just need to remember that everyday is a chance to make a choice. Today I chose to make good decisions when it comes to my eating! If I have more good days then bad I will eventually reach my weight loss goals and I will be proud of my good habits and even better external body. I am still bouncing around 214-218...I honestly thought I'd be down to 200 by now but I am going to quit stressing over the number and make good choices with my eating and walking. I know I will get there! It's my choice!

My belly is still numb in places. Especially around my bb. It's such a weird sensation. My left breast has dropped but I still worry about it. I can feel where the implant is on one part of my breast sometimes and it freaks me out a bit. Luckily it does not feel hard so I think cc is not going to be an issue for now. The last few days I have felt it shifting and my chest has felt a little heavy but I think it's just finding it's way into the pocket. I can really feel my stomach muscles. If I laugh too much or do too much they really ache. Nothing that requires pain meds but enough to remind me I had major surgery 57 days ago! My vajayjay is still swollen. One half has gone down and the other half is just a bit more "puffy". I have to say it is so weird to say this. It's been the biggest surprise side effect from surgery. I should be wearing compression garments more because I notice they really help but all of my work clothes are shorter dresses and skirts and the spanxs or flexees show. I think I need to sleep in the long cg the doctor gave me every night. Just sort of a pain and they are not very sexy! And that leads me to my last complaint. I was really hoping I would have an amazing sex drive after having my stomach whacked off! LOL! TMI, but my hubby and I have only had sex twice since surgery. It wasn't as fulfilling as I hoped for...not really sure why. Guess I'll just take this one day at a time.

Fun stuff: I ordered the Silicone FX strips for my scars. I wore them last night and I swear my TT scar already looks better! I bought one 1'x22' strip and one 1"x12 strip. I used the large one for my TT scar and had to use a few more inches from the small strip to cover the remainder of my TT scar. I cut up the rest of it for my breast, belly button and lipo scars. I am excited to see the progress. My doctor doesn't really recommend anything so I am using this based on what I have seen on this site and youtube.

Lastly I am going on vacation in 9 days to visit good friends in Lexington, Kentucky and go to the Kentucky Derby!!!! I am so excited to go. I need to get my big hat and cute sundress. Oddly enough, I can't wait to put on the seat belt in the plane. I've never used an extender but usually the belt is very very tight on me. I'm hoping that will no longer be an issue working around my donut of fat!

Hope you are all having a great weekend and are healing well or are excited about your up and coming surgery! I am so happy that I am able to be a part of this journey with you all. Sorry for the the long update. Just wanted to get all of this out of my head! : )